Event

GUITARRA BRAVA @ CONSERVATORY, Rahway, NJ with the YAS-CORTES DUO

On the last Saturday of each month the new Guitarra Brava Music Concert series with TEATRO Sí celebrates the traditions of the Spanish guitar. Outstanding professional artists present their talents to New Jersey audiences demonstrating the diverse impact that the instrument has on the music world.
The YAS CORTES DUO is comprised of Maria Cortes and Oscar Yas. The husband and wife team were born in Argentina where they have won several prestigious music and vocal contests. The duo's extensive guitar repertoire includes Latin American Music and the popular Tango as well as Boleros and the Flamenco. They play and perform their original arrangements that include a wide range of music selections. Founders and members of various vocal ensembles, they have performed in the great concert halls throughout North and South America and Europe. They have performed recently at Carnegie Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC and Giants Stadium. YAS CORTES DUO has shared the stage with Ariel Ramirez, Jaime Torres, Horacio Guarani, Mercedes Sosa, Teresa Parodi, Ruben Juarez, Raul Lavie, Raul Barbosa, Roberto Goyeneche, Carlos Santana, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Chango Nieto, Susana Rinaldi, Julio Iglesias, Alfredo Zitarroza, Los Tucu Tucu, and others. Come to enjoy a special music treat on the last Saturday of each month and also perhaps plan to enjoy dinner before or after the show at one of several fine restaurants in downtown Rahway. Venue located adjacent to the Union County Performing Arts Center.